Seton Hall surpasses 200 COVID-19 cases for spring semester
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 24, 2021Seton Hall reported two new cases of COVID-19 Monday, marking 205 cases since the spring 2021 semester began and over 400 since the start of the pandemic.
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Seton Hall and SGA condemn rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Mar. 23, 2021Seton Hall and the Student Government Association (SGA) both released statements addressing and condemning the mass shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia that killed eight people, including six Asain women on March 16.
Seton Hall teams up with South Orange Village on Community Care and Justice Initiative
By Louis Motta | Mar. 23, 2021South Orange Village is partnering with Essex County and Seton Hall to promote and facilitate the development of community wellness and crisis prevention programs through the Community Care and Justice Initiative.
Vatican statement draws mixed reactions from Seton Hall community
By Staff Writer | Mar. 23, 2021The Vatican drew mixed reactions from the Seton Hall community after a March 15 statement reaffirmed the stance of the Catholic Church on gay civil unions.
SGA begins election season with no contested seats
By Laura Maltez-Barahona | Mar. 19, 2021The Student Government Association (SGA) election campaign season kicked off this week, but no seats will be contested for the 2021-2022 term, virtually guaranteeing all candidates their positions.
South Orange Village looks for volunteers on community police and justice committees
By Staff Writer | Mar. 19, 2021The South Orange Village is looking to fill volunteer openings on several boards and communities, including the Community Police Collaborative and the new Community Care and Justice Committee, according to an announcement posted on the Village’s website on March 14.
Seton Hall becomes test-optional through Fall 2026 admission cycle
By Staff Writer | Mar. 15, 2021Seton Hall will extend test-optional admissions through the Fall 2026 admissions cycle, the University announced on its website on March 4.
New Jersey updates vaccination eligibility to include public safety, transit workers
By Jose Balderrama | Mar. 15, 2021New groups of individuals including transportation workers and public safety workers will be eligible to book vaccine appointments starting March 15, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced March 1.
Health Services outlines vaccination plans, encourages students to register through state
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 12, 2021Director of Health Services Diane Lynch offered some of the first public comments on Seton Hall’s COVID-19 vaccination plans and encouraged eligible students to get vaccinated at a town hall meeting Wednesday evening.
$18,800 left unspent from the diversity and inclusion grant budget
By Staff Writer | Mar. 10, 2021The Student Government Association (SGA)’s $20,000 diversity and inclusion grant budget has been largely unspent this academic year due to disruption caused by COVID-19, according to SGA Treasurer Ronald Babiak.
SGA president to attend Board of Regents committee meetings
By Marie Leone | Mar. 9, 2021Student Government Association (SGA) President Julia Nicolls will attend future meetings of the Board of Regents’ Student Affairs committee, though no official student seat has been created, according to Vice President of Student Services Dr. Cooper-Gibson.
SGA to host town hall with student services, health services
By Louis Motta | Mar. 5, 2021Seton Hall University’s Student Government Association (SGA) will host a virtual town hall event on Wednesday, March 10 in which University administrators will provide live responses to questions and concerns posed by students.
Seton Hall announces plans for 'primarily in person' fall semester
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 4, 2021Nearly one year after Seton Hall shuttered its campus in response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, University President Joseph Nyre announced on Thursday that a primarily in-person fall semester is in the cards for the University community later this year.
Here’s what’s inside Seton Hall’s strategic plan
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 3, 2021Over the last few weeks, students have received several emails from the University about its strategic plan, branded by the University as “Harvest our Treasures.” But what is the strategic plan? What are our treasures? And how does Seton Hall plan to harvest them? The Setonian breaks down what’s inside:
South Orange seeks artists for Valley Street mural
By Staff Writer | Mar. 2, 2021The South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA) is looking for artists to design a mural for downtown South Orange.Julie Doran, a member of SOVCA’s Board of Directors, called public art a “natural fit” to the Alliance’s mission “to create a sense of vitality in our downtown.”
SGA extends application deadline for new candidates
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Mar. 1, 2021The Student Government Association (SGA) added extra interest sessions, extended application deadlines and created a new election committee as the organization faces a decrease in new candidates for the third year in a row.
Gov. Murphy announces investments in public universities, healthcare in annual budget address
By Louis Motta | Mar. 1, 2021New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to reduce cost of attendance at public universities, as well as other investments in healthcare and the economy in his annual budget address on Feb. 23.
Village approves University’s plan to construct new lobby for Boland Hall; will include other improvements to dorm rooms
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 25, 2021A proposal from Seton Hall to construct a new 1,628 square foot lobby at the front of Boland Hall was unanimously approved by the South Orange Village Planning Board on Wednesday night with one abstention.
N.J. Attorney General signs onto letter supporting calls for student loan forgiveness
By Staff Writer | Feb. 25, 2021New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal joined several other state attorneys general in a letter to Congress supporting Congressional Democrats’ request for student loan forgiveness under the Biden Administration on Feb. 19.
Public records reveal detailed plans of University Center renovation
By Daniel O'Connor | Feb. 25, 2021On Feb. 3, Seton Hall announced plans for a major renovation of the University Center with some renderings but few details. The Setonian was able to uncover more specifics by obtaining a series of documents submitted by the University to the South Orange Planning Board, made available to the public via the Village’s website.
